R&D Technician - Emotor

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an R&D Technician located in Sunnyvale. The Technician will be responsible for building axial flux electric motor and inverter sub components, final product assembly, soldering components, troubleshooting technical issues, and calibrating test equipment. Daily tasks will also include running test routines on dynamometer, analyzing and reporting results.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble e-motors, with focus on stator including coil winding, varnish application and electrical health checks
• Assemble rotors, gearboxes and complete drive unit
• Mount drive unit onto test bench along with sensors for dyno testing
• Perform documentation of build process, with high attention to detail
• Provide key feedback for improvements to equipment, tooling and process
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ensure complete documentation of build pedigree according to BOM

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mechanical and Electrical sub component building. Skills include operating drills, tools, soldering, harness building, oscilloscope, hipot tester, CNC mill
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical & electrical issues
• Knowledge of dyno test equipment and calibration techniques
• Excellent documentation and engineering communication skills
• Certificate/Diploma + few years of experience in Proto shops/R&D line is required.
• Bonus Past experience with Motors and Dyno

What you’ll bring: